Zoomed-in section of a human thymus after birth, showing thymocytes (red), epithelial cells (cyan), and Polykeratin stem cells next to fibronectin areas (green).

A model developed by LMU biophysicists demonstrates how biological processes form the convoluted internal architecture of the thymus—allowing for better suppression of autoimmune responses.

To clear the section and reduce nonspecific binding, tissue was first treated with 8% sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) for 10 min. Tissue section was then treated with 70% ethanol overnight at 4 °C ...

The thymus gland is located in the chest behind the breastbone. Its functions include producing white blood cells known as T cells, which aid in immunity. It also contributes to the production of ...

Thymoma and thymic carcinoma are two types of thymus cancer. The thymus is a small organ in the upper chest. It’s in front of and above the heart. It makes white blood cells that help your body ...

An immune deficiency meant Easton Sinnamon was uniquely qualified for a novel surgery to receive both a new heart and a processed thymus from the same donor, potentially eliminating the need for ...

The thymus (orange in this illustration) is an immune system organ that sits between the lungs, right in front of and above the heart. This gland might be more important for adult health than ...

Whole section of a human thymus from a few-months-old patient. Polykeratin stem cells are sparsely located, expressing marker genes in red, white and green.